In midsummer of June, the entire Central Plains is like baking on fire.

There are fewer pedestrians and carriages on the official road, and the Guanyi Cao Market along the way is also much deserted. This is really not suitable for going out and rushing.

However, the scorching sun could not stop Wu Haogu's pace from heading north. His wife Pan Qiaolian, concubine Ximen Qing, and Du Wenyu from the outer room were pregnant one after another at the end of last year and should give birth this fall. In addition, the Arhat maid also gave him a son not long ago, and is now waiting for Wu Haogu to go and name him.

So no matter how hot the weather is, Wu Haogu has to rush back to Jiehe Market.

In addition, there is another reason why Wu Haogu must return to Jiehe Market as soon as possible, that is, he had to fulfill his promise to Zhang Dun and train Zhang Yuan to become a peerless Confucian general!

This matter cannot be done in Haizhou, because the Knights Academy belonging to Yuntai Academy is not in Haizhou, but in Jiehe Market. If Zhang Yuan wants to become a famous general, he himself cannot completely understand it. He must have some three-legged kung fu skills, right? So Wu Haogu is going to let Murong Wangyou hold a military strategist tutoring class for him!

Well, can this military strategist still rely on cram school?

In fact, Zhang Yuan also had such questions. It seems that it is quite reliable to ask Wu Haogu to introduce some helpers who are particularly good at fighting. He went to the cram school by himself... Can it work?

"Okay!" Wu Haogu, who was advancing with Zhang Yuan, wiped the sweat beads on his forehead and sipped the sour plum soup hot in the sun. "Brother Ping, actually, many generals who lead troops to fight are laymen who don't know how to pretend to understand. I'll find a few masters to tutor you, and you'll understand it a little, which is better than them. If you find a few more military opportunities that can be truly and good at fighting, it will be enough to show your skills in the Northwest Great."

It seemed to make some sense... Zhang Yuan thought about it and asked again: "How should I make up for it? Should I make up for it?"

The so-called "Seven Books of Wu Jing" is a collection of military arts published by the Northern Song Dynasty court as an official book. It is compiled by seven famous military books, including "Sun Tzu's Art of War", "Wu Zi's Art of War", "Six Strategies", "Sima Fa", "Three Strategies", "Wei Liaozi", and "Li Weigong's Questions".

These books are all very good, both strategic and tactical, but they are useless. Because the combat effectiveness of the Song army has always been worrying, and no strategy can be implemented well. As for the content of tactics, it is even more useless, because the military system, equipment, and combat mode of the Song Dynasty were completely out of touch with the content in the "Seven Books of Martial Arts". So learning is a waste of time, unless you have to start a new job and see another army...

"This is not needed anymore," Wu Haogu smiled and shook his head, "Your Pucheng Zhang family is a famous family for many generations. Of course, they are all from Yunwen and Wu. Your cousin Zhang Ziping shocked the Liao Kingdom with his archery skills! It's also good to think that Brother Zhiping's martial arts and martial arts skills?"

Zhang Dun's family background is much better than Su Dongpo and Cai Jing. His ancestor was an important official in the Min Kingdom during the Five Dynasties. Later, he surrendered to the Southern Tang Dynasty and became an important official. Then he surrendered to the Song Dynasty and became an official, which could be considered a surrender to a small hero in the founding country. Later, many elders became officials in the court, and they were also famous officials from generation to generation.

And such a family of aristocratic families have the opportunity to receive education from Yunwen and Yunwu. Zhang Heng was the top scholar in literature, and his archery shooting reached the level of top scholar in martial arts. When he was on a mission to Liao Kingdom, he not only showed off his unique skills in archery shooting, but also paid attention to the border defense of Liao Kingdom. He found that the Liao Kingdom was empty in the eight states behind the mountain, and also proposed the suggestion of sending troops to attack, which scared the young Song Shenzong...

As for Zhang Dun's son Zhang Yuan, of course, he also took the route of both civil and military. This martial arts can be seen from his free and easy riding horse. If he hadn't practiced it, he would definitely not be able to ride this level. Moreover, Zhang Yuan's mount was not an ordinary horse, but a tall green Tang horse, which was probably what he got when he was an official in front of the Northwest Army.

"Brother Chongdao, your martial arts look like you have made great progress." Zhang Yuan is also an expert in martial arts. He saw Wu Haogu's horse riding posture and knew that he had been practicing for years. "When we reach Jiehe, how about we find a chance to take a written exam?"

"Okay!" Wu Haogu nodded with a smile, "But Brother Ping has to complete the military studies first... But there are a lot of things to learn, including "Infantry Science", "Cabiner Science", "Tactic Theory", "Engineering Science", "Gunpowder Weapon Science", and "Baggage Science". Oh, I also asked someone to compile a book "Guram Military Theory", and you have to read it through it."

The Knights Academy actually teaches "Seven Books of Martial Arts", but this is just a course, and infantry, cavalry, tactics, engineering, weapons, martial arts, equestrians, supplies, etc. are also compulsory courses. These courses cannot be completed step by step, and it will take three years to complete! However, the textbooks can make him remember that he is the first in the Ministry of Rites test! It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the smartest person in the world. His IQ is at least 130, and it is not like memorizing a few books?

However, Zhang Yuan, who has an IQ of at least 130, still understood it. He asked: "The Gulam Soldiers? This is..."

"The most popular military system in the Black Khan Uighurs and the Tianfang Cult is Guram." Wu Haogu said, "Guram is a Persian language, meaning trained slaves."

"slave?"

"It's slaves!" Wu Hao's ancient Taoism, "There are slavery in all the countries of the Tianfang Cult. Their kings and ministers would buy Turkic teenagers for seven years to train them into elite soldiers, and then use them to form their own guards. The Black Khan Uighurs are also one of the Tianfang Cult countries, so they naturally raised the Gulam soldiers."

"There is still such a military system?" Zhang Yuan shook his head, "If you make slaves a soldier, aren't you afraid that these slaves will rebel and retaliate against their master?"

"It is called a slave, but it is actually treated well." Wu Haogu smiled, "I don't know if it will backfire his master, but I must be careful."

Zhang Yuan nodded, and admired Wu Haogu's military skills in his heart. He said, "Know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles." Before the Battle of the Hei Khan Uighurs in the Western Expedition, Wu Haogu understood the military system and compiled it into books. It seems that it is impossible to win this battle.

...

At the same time, Ji Yi, who had become a great diplomat in the small and shabby palace of Pyongyang, Xijing, Goryeo, was kneeling opposite Wang Yong, the king of Goryeo, and was persuading the listless king with fluent Korean words.

"Your Highness... If Goryeo wants to be strong, you must recognize the reality! The Liao and Jurchens in the north are not something that Goryeo can covet. Strengthening the Great Wall of Thousand Miles and defending the defense is the foundation for strengthening. Where Goryeo can achieve national prestige is only the Japanese islands in the south. Japan has been locking islands in the late Tang Dynasty, and it has been more than 200 years since the Japanese country began to lock islands and self-imposed on its own. The countries that could have crossed the sea between Japan and South Korea no longer exist. If Japan's island countries do not have the protection of the navy, they will have a country but no defense. Their sea borders can break into everywhere. Their country is actually locking themselves and a move to steal the bell. Such an ignorant country is the object left by God to annex the Goryeo people! If you Goryeo does not seize this opportunity, then our coastal maritime commander will ask the emperor to send troops to the east to fight against Japan..."

Wang Yong listened hard, and he felt very sleepy and had no strength at all. The reason for this was that he was sick and seemed to be frightened by the treacherous minister of the Song Dynasty in front of him, perhaps because he was angry.

It was obvious that Wu Haogu was not the only one in the treacherous ministers of the Song Dynasty! This person with Ji surnamed Ji was also treacherous! He actually bribed many officials and soldiers from Weizhou, asking them to help hire people to build a city on the land of Goryeo, and used Goryeo officials and people to build a city in Song! It was so treacherous!

Why are there so many treacherous ministers in the Song Dynasty now? It seems that the Song Dynasty was also a traitor, and the country was about to be destroyed. It is better for the Goryeo country, and all the ministers are so honest and reliable. Oh, Li Rulin was exceptional. Not only did he make a mistake, but he also fled to Jueying Island with his family and slaves because he was afraid of death.

However, this treacherous minister of the Song State proposed the method of expedition to Japan in the south... is also a solution!

At least it is better than continuing to fight for the Jurchens! It is really amazing to have a daughter, and everyone is like a monster that cannot be killed. The warriors of Goryeo are like tofu in front of others.

In contrast, the Japanese soldiers should not be that powerful, right?

However, the treacherous ministers of the Song Dynasty made such suggestions, but they didn’t seem to be content with good intentions. They were not damaging the Kingdom of Goryeo, right?

Thinking of this, Wang Yong had doubts about Ji Yi's proposal and just said nothing.

Ji Yi was just waiting quietly.

"But Japan is not at fault, and I am afraid of being unknown!"

"Is it a mistake to have a Jurchen?" Ji Yi's words made Wang Yong's face turn red.

"No mistake, let's make one for them." Ji Yi thought for a while, "Just say that Danluo Island was looted by Japanese pirates, and all the Goryeo soldiers stationed in Danluo were killed. With this excuse, you can send troops, right?"

"this……"

Wang Yong was still hesitant, knowing that the proposal of the treacherous minister was not a good thing for Goryeo and Japan.

But now he was defeated by the Northern Expedition, and many people in the country are opposing him and compared him to Emperor Yang of Sui. Maybe someone will rebel! So he must show some results to please the people.

"King, as long as you agree to send troops to Japan, you can take over Tsushima Island and Hiroki Island this fall. And you don't need to send too many troops. You can win a big victory with three or five thousand people. Do you still need to consider such a good thing? If you miss it, when the fleet brought by Xiaguan leaves, it will be troublesome to send troops."

The fleet brought by Ji Yi is now staying in Busanpu, but they will not stay in Goryeo forever, and will be leaving by winter at the latest. At that time, if Wang Yong wants to send troops, there will be no ships to use.
Chapter completed!